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Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898
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Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian cornucopia shaped sugar sifter/caster with embossed floral and foliate decoration. Gilded interior supported by twin legs the cartouche engraved WS-MM JAN 1896 - 1911, on scroll feet terminating with serpent head.

13.5cm high weighing approx. 201g. Hallmarks good see photo dating the piece to 1898, assayed in London. in overall very good condition.

Horace Woodward & Co Ltd

Horace Woodward & Co Ltd is well known for its production of silver, sterling silver and electroplate commodities from the mid 19th Century, to the early 20th Century.

Horace Woodard & Co Ltd are the successors to Cartwright & Hirons, Cartwright, Hirons & Woodard, Cartwright & Woodward and Horace Woodward (& Co).

The firm was established around 1850, in Birmingham by George Cartwright and Joseph Hirons, known as Cartwright & Hirons.

In 1853, Horace Woodward joined the firm, the firm then changed its name to Cartwright, Hirons & Woodward. Six years later, Joseph Hirons left, and the name changed to Cartwright & Woodward

.George Cartwright retired in 1865. The firm did continue with Horace Woodward, becoming Horace Woodward & Co. In 1883 Horace Woodward left the firm. The firm carried on under new ownership still under the name Horace Woodward & Co. until 1893, when the firm became registered as a limited liability company - Horace Woodward & Co Ltd.

In 1919 the firm was acquired by Aidie Brothers Ltd. creating Cartwright & Woodward.

Free insured worldwide shipping, This excludes all/any taxes/customs which are to be paid for by the customer.

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

. We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. If item returned due to customs not being paid then return shipping will be deducted from any refund

Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so please check with your local tax office if you are unsure.

customers who do not pay any duty and customs charges meaning the parcel will be returned to sender will have all shipping charges deducted from any refund .Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this Silver Cornucopia Sugar Caster to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177485
Dealers Notes

We ship worldwide. Uk delivery is free via art courier usually within 14 working days. Overseas buyers please contact us for a quote before purchase. We use a specialist company who collect,pack and ship your item insured to your door.Again usually within 14 working days

All/any customs/taxes /fees are the buyers responsibility .

Description
A fine Victorian cornucopia shaped sugar sifter/caster with embossed floral and foliate decoration.
Gilded interior supported by twin legs the cartouche engraved WS-MM JAN 1896 - 1911, on scroll feet terminating with serpent head.
Country House Fine Art
fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 1. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

13.5cm high weighing approx. 201g. Hallmarks good see photo dating the piece to 1898, assayed in London. in overall very good condition.

Horace Woodward & Co Ltd

Horace Woodward & Co Ltd is well known for its production of silver, sterling silver and electroplate commodities from the mid 19th Century, to the early 20th Century.

fig 2. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 2. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

Horace Woodard & Co Ltd are the successors to Cartwright & Hirons, Cartwright, Hirons & Woodard, Cartwright & Woodward and Horace Woodward (& Co).

The firm was established around 1850, in Birmingham by George Cartwright and Joseph Hirons, known as Cartwright & Hirons.

fig 3. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 3. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

In 1853, Horace Woodward joined the firm, the firm then changed its name to Cartwright, Hirons & Woodward. Six years later, Joseph Hirons left, and the name changed to Cartwright & Woodward

George Cartwright retired in 1865. The firm did continue with Horace Woodward, becoming Horace Woodward & Co. In 1883 Horace Woodward left the firm. The firm carried on under new ownership still under the name Horace Woodward & Co. until 1893, when the firm became registered as a limited liability company - Horace Woodward & Co Ltd.

fig 4. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 4. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

In 1919 the firm was acquired by Aidie Brothers Ltd. creating Cartwright & Woodward.

Free insured worldwide shipping, This excludes all/any taxes/customs which are to be paid for by the customer.

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

fig 5. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 5. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

fig 6. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 6. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

fig 7. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 7. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

fig 8. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 8. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

fig 9. A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
fig 9. Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. If item returned due to customs not being paid then return shipping will be deducted from any refund

Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so please check with your local tax office if you are unsure.

customers who do not pay any duty and customs charges meaning the parcel will be returned to sender will have all shipping charges deducted from any refund .Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this Silver Cornucopia Sugar Caster to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177485
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.

Victorian Cornucopia Sugar Caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, London 1898

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base. View II
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A Victorian sterling silver sugar caster shaped like a cornucopia horn, decorated with intricate repousse floral scrollwork, a perforated removable lid, and standing on a tripod base.
Victorian Cornucopia sugar caster/sifter , Horace Woodward & CO LTD, London 1898
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A sugar caster is a perforated vessel designed for sprinkling granulated or powdered sugar over desserts and fruit. Popularised in late seventeenth-century England, these table accessories evolved through various artistic movements, serving as functional status symbols during formal dining.

Victorian casters were typically crafted from sterling silver, employing techniques such as repousse, chasing, and casting to create intricate surface decoration. Perforated covers were carefully hand-drilled or pierced to allow an even distribution of sugar.

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A silver caster can be displayed on a sideboard top, curated within a glass display cabinet, or styled as part of a formal dining table arrangement alongside contemporary glassware and ceramics to create textural contrast.

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